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Friday, September 4, 2009

The Tsubaki chain.

I've done it before, but this time it didn't work out the same. I bought a 39 tooth rear sprocket and a 120 link chain. The last time I did this, the chain stretched a little (wore out quickly is probably a better word for it) and it worked just fine. This time I bought a Tsubaki chain and it is obviously a very good chain. The old Honda model chain wore out with enough slack in it after about 50 miles. The Tsubaki was still as tight as new after 300 miles. So I decided it should come off until I get a 38 tooth rear sprocket.
I'm not the greatest or smartest mechanic in the universe but I know its not good to have a lot of pressure on the cam shaft, transmission or rear axle.
The 120 link would be great for a 37 to 38 tooth sprocket. For the 39 to 41 tooth, the 122 link will work great. Actually I probably could of used the 121 link chain but I'll not be cutting it that close again.
I'm back on the road again. Not that it will do me any good. It's really difficult getting used to not having a 7 day break every three weeks. It sucks really bad. Well, having a good job was good while it lasted.
I can remember when I was a kid watching tv (yes they had tv then). I remember watching news about how work is changing for the American family, how that soon instead of working 40 hours a week, it would be 20 hours a week. Plenty of time would be left over to use the camper and go on vacation. Higher wages and less time at work, what a dream, what a dream that was only that. Welcome to corporate america, the great American dream.
I think it's time for some "Northern Exposure", now thats the life.

2 comments:

Zach said...

David,
Well I am glad to hear that you changed out your chain. Myself and the 3 Mike's took a ride around 60 miles or so yesterday and run into a little shower near Dardenelle so we decided to head back towards at least Pottsville or Atkins and stop for a refreshing drink. Then we decided to go to Morrilton and watch traffic that is, of course it was a little bit dead. Then we all went our own directions.. HOME !!!!!

Zach said...

Oh Yea,
I finally changed my oil a little bit past 10000 miles. No dealer either....